The Practicum Unit at the Faculty of Educational Sciences, Yarmouk University, is considered one of the fundamental pillars in preparing and qualifying students for teaching and educational professions. The unit specializes in organizing and supervising students' field training in the various academic programs offered by the faculty, which include:

• Higher Diploma Program for Teacher Preparation

• Classroom Teacher Program

• Early Childhood Education Program

• Counseling Psychology Program

Unit Vision

The Practicum Unit seeks to be a leader in preparing and qualifying students to become competent teachers and educational leaders equipped with the professional skills necessary to face the educational challenges of the 21st century, in line with Yarmouk University's vision and objectives.

Unit Goal

The Practicum Unit aims to enable students to acquire practical field experiences that enhance theoretical aspects and develop their professional and personal skills, allowing them to effectively and efficiently carry out their educational roles.

Our Approach to Practicum Training

The faculty has defined and followed its approach in designing the practicum component for student teachers according to the following principles:

• Aligning theoretical knowledge with practical application in the program.

• Providing a complete school experience under the supervision of expert teachers.

• Providing a practical training environment that encourages student teachers to research, inquire, and reflect.

• Establishing a lifelong learning approach with student teachers.

• Providing a learning environment through the participation of student teachers in school work communities.

• Focusing on developing leadership and communication skills, while considering diversity and inclusivity in the classroom environment.

Responsibilities of the Practicum Unit

Planning and Organization

Developing a comprehensive field training plan that includes distributing student teachers to schools and coordinating with host schools and mentor teachers to ensure smooth training execution.

Coordination with Various Parties

Continuous communication with faculty members/practicum supervisors, mentor teachers, and principals of cooperating schools to monitor the progress of the training process and address challenges that student teachers may face in cooperation with relevant parties.

Monitoring and Evaluating the Training Process

• Following up on the implementation of practicum plans and evaluating the extent to which desired objectives are achieved.

• Collecting reports from faculty members/practicum supervisors, mentor teachers, and school principals to analyze student teachers' performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Preparing Final Reports

Preparing comprehensive reports on the results of the practicum, including recommendations for improving future programs